Table 2. Haematological parameters in SD-fed pigs, HCD-fed pigs and HCD-fed pigs treated with atorvastatin.
| SD (n=7) | HCD (n=7) | HCD + Atorvastatin (n=7) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBCs (x104 cells/mm3) | 1.1 ± 0.1* | 2.1 ± 0.4 | 1.3 ± 0.1* |
| Monocytes (x103 cells/mm3) | 0.2 ± 0.05* | 0.6 ± 0.09 | 0.2 ± 0.09* |
| Lymphocytes (x103 cells/mm3) | 7.1 ± 0.7* | 10.2 ± 1.2 | 8.3 ± 0.7 |
| Neutrophils (x103 cells/mm3) | 4.1 ± 0.9 | 6.9 ± 1.7 | 5.5 ± 0.8 |
| Eosinophils (x103 cells/mm3) | 0.1 ± 0.04 | 0.3 ± 0.07 | 0.3 ± 0.02 |
| Basophils (x103 cells/mm3) | 0.05 ± 0.02 | 0.1 ± 0.08 | 0.05 ± 0.04 |
| Platelets (x104 Plts/mm3) | 33.3 ± 3.2 | 40.1 ± 3.8 | 33.3 ± 3.5 |
| Mean Platelet Volume (fL) | 4.0 ± 0.1 | 4.3 ± 0.2 | 4.2 ± 0.4 |
| Red Blood Cells (x106 cells/mm3) | 5.5 ± 0.3 | 5.8 ± 0.3 | 5.6 ± 0.5 |
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 9.7 ± 0.5 | 10.4 ± 0.5 | 10.5 ± 0.3 |
| Hematocrit (%) | 30.4 ± 1.5 | 31.2 ± 1.7 | 30.0 ± 1.0 |
SD = Standard Diet; HCD = High Cholesterol Diet. Comparisons were made using one-way ANOVA followed by Tuckey post hoc-test. *p < 0.05 versus HCD.